The Department of Music has numerous performing ensembles that any UMHB student, regardless of college, major or discipline, can audition for and take part in. Most of these ensembles require some form of audition in order to become a member of the group. Auditions are generally held during the first week of classes at the start of each semester.
Music majors and minors are required to participate for credit in music ensembles. (See degree plans for specific requirements.) The following faculty members in accordance with the needs will determine this assignment and opportunities set forth by the ensemble directors:
All ensemble courses may be repeated for credit. All ensembles are open to the UMHB community for audition. For more information contact the Department of Music at 254-295-4678.
The UMHB Brass Ensemble preforms chamber music in multiple configurations ranging from trio, quartets, and quintets to a complete Brass Choir. Repertoire for the ensemble rangers from original literature to transcriptions of classical and popular music. Membership is open to all UMHB students by audition or interview with instructor.
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The UMHB Woodwind Ensemble performs chamber music in multiple configurations ranging from trios, quartets, and quintets to a complete woodwind choir. Repertoire for the Woodwind Ensemble ranges from original literature to transcriptions of classical and popular music. Membership is open to all UMHB students by audition or interview with instructor.
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The UMHB Worship Band is a laboratory ensemble designed to meet the needs of UMHB’s weekly Chapel and area churches. Repertoire for the ensemble covers all music suitable for today’s church service. Membership is open to all UMHB students by audition or interview with instructor.
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The UMHB Percussion Ensemble comprises some of the finest percussion players from campus. Using the best literature, the Percussion Ensemble strives to give each work an interpretation that best represents the composer’s intent. Repertoire is selected to expose the performers to a wide range of music languages, as well as a variety of technical, intellectual, and aesthetic challenges, enhancing the development of the student-artist. Parts are rotated from piece to piece, giving many players solo opportunities and all performers a diversity of experiences.
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The UMHB Trombone Choir performs chamber music in multiple configurations ranging from quartets to a complete Trombone Choir. Repertoire for the ensemble ranges from original literature to transcriptions of classical and popular music. Membership is open to all UMHB students by audition or interview with instructor.
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The UMHB Saxophone Choir performs chamber music in multiple configurations ranging from duos, trips, quartets, and quintets to a complete saxophone choir. Repertoire for the Saxophone Choir ranges from original literature to transcriptions of classical and popular music. Membership is open to all UMHB students by audition or contact with instructor.
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The study and performance of chamber music for classical guitar in an ensemble setting. Instruction is through weekly group coaching and will include at least one formal performance. Prerequisite: Audition and/or interview with instructor.
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Instrumental ensemble performing at athletic events, parades, etc. Prerequisite: Audition or interview with instructor.
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A selected ensemble performing specialized opera, musical theater, and sacred vocal repertoire. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Audition. Corerequisite: MUSI 1197 (3197)
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Mixed Voice choral ensemble performing standard sacred and secular repertoire. Prerequisite: Audition or interview with instructor. May be repeated for credit.
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Female choral ensemble performing the significant sacred & secular repertoire written for women; featuring contemporary and traditional literature. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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Larger instrumental ensemble for string players. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition and interview with instructor.
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A selected ensemble performing specialized choral literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition. Corequisite:
MUEN 1194 (3194).
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A select ensemble performing specialized choral literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition. Corequisite:
MUEN 1194 (3194).
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Public performances each semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition or interview with instructor.
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The study and performance of mixed-voice choral literature from various historical periods. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
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Study and practice of two-piano literature for four hands and eight hands. Open to students who have achieved intermediate grade level in piano. May be repeated for credit.
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Stage training and development with opportunities for solo or chorus roles in Fall and/or Spring operetta, opera, galas, or other musical productions. May be repeated for credit. Vocal Performance majors must register for this ensemble for eight semesters. Prerequisite: Audition.
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Modern jazz ensemble that performs music of big band jazz, rock and latin styles. Contemporary and traditional literature will be studied. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition.
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The UMHB Brass Ensemble preforms chamber music in multiple configurations ranging from trio, quartets, and quintets to a complete Brass Choir. Repertoire for the ensemble rangers from original literature to transcriptions of classical and popular music. Membership is open to all UMHB students by audition or interview with instructor.
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The UMHB Woodwind Ensemble performs chamber music in multiple configurations ranging from trios, quartets, and quintets to a complete woodwind choir. Repertoire for the Woodwind Ensemble ranges from original literature to transcriptions of classical and popular music. Membership is open to all UMHB students by audition or interview with instructor.
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The UMHB Worship Band is a laboratory ensemble designed to meet the needs of UMHB’s weekly Chapel and area churches. Repertoire for the ensemble covers all music suitable for today’s church service. Membership is open to all UMHB students by audition or interview with instructor.
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The UMHB Percussion Ensemble comprises some of the finest percussion players from campus. Using the best literature, the Percussion Ensemble strives to give each work an interpretation that best represents the composer’s intent. Repertoire is selected to expose the performers to a wide range of music languages, as well as a variety of technical, intellectual, and aesthetic challenges, enhancing the development of the student-artist. Parts are rotated from piece to piece, giving many players solo opportunities and all performers a diversity of experiences.
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The UMHB Trombone Choir performs chamber music in multiple configurations ranging from quartets to a complete Trombone Choir. Repertoire for the ensemble ranges from original literature to transcriptions of classical and popular music. Membership is open to all UMHB students by audition or interview with instructor.
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The UMHB Saxophone Choir performs chamber music in multiple configurations ranging from duos, trips, quartets, and quintets to a complete saxophone choir. Repertoire for the Saxophone Choir ranges from original literature to transcriptions of classical and popular music. Membership is open to all UMHB students by audition or contact with instructor.
0
The study and performance of chamber music for classical guitar in an ensemble setting. Instruction is through weekly group coaching and will include at least one formal performance. Prerequisite: Audition and/or interview with instructor.
0
Instrumental ensemble performing at athletic events, parades, etc. Prerequisite: Audition or interview with instructor.
0
A selected ensemble performing specialized opera, musical theater, and sacred vocal repertoire. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Audition. Corerequisite: MUSI 1197 (3197)
0
Mixed Voice choral ensemble performing standard sacred and secular repertoire. Prerequisite: Audition or interview with instructor. May be repeated for credit.
1
Female choral ensemble performing the significant sacred & secular repertoire written for women; featuring contemporary and traditional literature. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
1
Larger instrumental ensemble for string players. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition and interview with instructor.
1
A select ensemble performing specialized choral literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition. Corequisite:
MUEN 1194 (3194).
1
A select ensemble performing specialized choral literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition. Corequisite:
MUEN 1194 (3194).
1
Public performances each semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition or interview with instructor.
1
The study and performance of mixed-voice choral literature from various historical periods. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
1
Study and practice of two-piano literature for four hands and eight hands. Open to students who have achieved intermediate grade level in piano. May be repeated for credit.
1
Stage training and development with opportunities for solo or chorus roles in Fall and/or Spring operetta, opera, galas, or other musical productions. May be repeated for credit. Vocal Performance majors must register for this ensemble for eight semesters. Prerequisite: Audition.
1
Modern jazz ensemble that performs music of big band jazz, rock and latin styles. Contemporary and traditional literature will be studied. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition.
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